After I had written about Coedwig on Indieful ROK many months ago, I ended up exchanging Google Translate filtered messages on Twitter with the band’s drummer every now and then. I got a chance to listen to their EP a nd enjoyed the mix between straight-forward indie rock and more acoustic cafe style music. Wanting… Continue reading
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Mini-Interview with Momguamaum
As soon as I saw the lineup for new trio Momguamaum I knew I had to learn more about them. With members from bands that all have been among my favorites they have to be great. Yesterday their debut EP Deja-vu was released and today I’m happy to present answers provided by WooSung Lee to… Continue reading
Mini-Interview with No Control
A couple of days ago No Control posted a new song on SoundCloud. I gave it a listen, and then I had to keep listening. Yesterday I did the same thing. And as I’m typing this right now I once again have “시간” playing over and over again. Needless to say it’s a great song…. Continue reading
Mini-Interview with Lim Ji Hoon
While catching up on all the interesting releases that came out around Christmas (somehow Korea always seem to offer its very best with just a couple of weeks left of the year, much too late to be considered for any year-end listings) I couldn’t help but take notice of Lim Ji Hoon. An album cover… Continue reading
Mini-Interview with Kirin
It took me a few weeks to check out Kirin after seeing his name floating around Twitter. His name first caught my interest because of DJ Magik Cool J‘s involvement in the production of his music, but once I decided to follow up on it his music videos is what got me really interested. The 90’s… Continue reading
Mini-Interview with Galaxy Express
We had already hinted as much in the info on Galaxy Express for the January edition of Music Alliance Pact, but this also saw the official announcement that they’ll be playing SXSW 2012. It’ll be the second time for Galaxy playing this huge festival in Austin, Texas, and while in the country they’ll do a… Continue reading
Mini-Interview with go go second time virgin
Last week as I gave my new Twitter followers a look I came across the name gogosecondtimevirgin and became intrigued. Deciding to find out more right away I read of the origin of the band name through Wikipedia while giving them a listen and loved what I heard. A few hits on the repeat button… Continue reading
[Recall 2008] A Meeting with Sunflower (해바라기)
This article written after an interview with Lee Joo Ho, facilitated by Jeon Sung-min, was edited by Philip Gowman and first published on London Korean Links. A few years ago I came across a stunningly beautiful folk piece. It was called 내마음의 보석상자 and it had been recorded by 해바라기, Sunflower, in 1986. After getting my hands on a… Continue reading
[Recall 2009] A Meeting with Happy Robot
This article written after an interview with Nina Lee was edited by Philip Gowman and first published on London Korean Links. Over the past few years, Happy Robot has become one of the finest indie labels in Korea. Several of their artists made it to the finals of AVIMA 2009 – Jang Sei Yong even won the instrumental category… Continue reading
[Recall 2008] A Meeting with Ruby Salon
This article written after an interview with Lee Kyu Young was edited by Philip Gowman and first published on London Korean Links. I know I’m not alone in feeling frustration over the digital singles concept; artists releasing music only available through paid downloads – a not too uncommon way for Korean artists to get a few songs out before… Continue reading